Nottingham Kayak Club Hasler Marathon 2022

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Nottingham Kayak Club Hasler Marathon Race Sunday 22nd May 2022
A Midlands region Hasler qualifying event and a Geoff Saunders Memorial 
Race
Venue Nottingham Kayak Club, Trentside North, West Bridgford, 
Nottingham NG2 5FA (see later for directions and parking details) 
Course Divisions 1, 2 and 3 singles and 2 & 3 doubles, 12 miles, 1 portage
(One 4 mile loop followed by an 8 mile loop including a “false 
portage”, 3 turns in total)
Divisions 4, 5 and 6 singles and 4, 5 and 6 doubles, 8 miles, no 
portages. Out and back race with 1 turn
Divisions 7, 8 ,9 singles and 7, 8, & 9 doubles 4 miles, no portages. Out 
and back race with 1 turn 
GS A, GS B and GS C 2 laps of "round the bridges" with 4 turns and no 
portages.
The starts and finishes for all classes will be adjacent to the 
clubhouse. 
Timing Check in from 9.30 am
4, 8 and 12 mile courses Briefing 11.30 Start 12-00
 GSA, GSB and GSC Briefing 10-40 Start 11.00
Rules All paddlers ranked in division 7,8,9 and GS paddlers must wear
approved buoyancy aids 
 All boats must have approved buoyancy to keep the boat and crew
afloat in the event of a capsize and be fitted with a white number 
board to be provided by the paddler. The race will be held in 
accordance with British Canoeing marathon racing rules. 
PLEASE NOTE  THAT AS A MIDLANDS HASLER RACE COMPETITORS WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN NUMBER BOARD MARKED WITH THEIR RACE NUMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 15a
Boat Washing The Canal and Rivers Trust are fighting a battle against the
 spread of invasive plant species such as Japanese Knotweed,
 Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed and Floating Pennywort, in 
the canal and river system in the country. Pictures on the CRT 
website show the effect that the spread of these plants can 
have on our waterways. To aid them in this, will you please 
wash and dry your boat before coming to the Nottingham 
race and again at home after the race before going on other 
water. 
Prizes Prizes will be awarded to first place in all divisions and other 
prizes depending on numbers in the race. 
Prizes will also be given to the first female paddler, first junior 
and first C boat paddler in each class. Second, 
third and other categories depending on number entries.
Refreshments Light refreshments will be available to competitors and a 
 variety of hot and cold refreshments will be on sale.
Fees Seniors in Divisions 1-9 £10.00
Juniors in Divisions 1-9 £8.00 
GS classes £2.50
Entries made on the day will be £5-00 extra
Day event tickets £5.00 extra for those without verifiable current 
membership of BC , CANI, SCA or WCA.

Entries made on the day must be paid for in cash
 
Entries May be made by using the current race management system and 
payment made to Nottingham Kayak Club. 
Account Name : Nottingham Kayak Club
Account sort code : 09 01 29
Account number : 43223974
Santander Bank
Please be sure to give the paddlers names (or team leader) as the reference 
together with the word “Hasler”
If using the race management system go to
https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries
Enquiries to Norman Mason, Field House, Church Lane, Upper Broughton, 
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. LE14 3BD
Telephone 01664 822536
norman@namronnosam.plus.com 
Parking The Nottingham Forest Football Club Car Park. Scarrington Road 
(off Lady Bay Bridge Road) West Bridgford, Nottingham. NG2 5FA 
There will be a gate open from this car park to the river bank near to 
Nottingham Kayak Club. 
DO NOT DRIVE ONTO TRENTSIDE NORTH OFF TRENT BRIDGE
Safety 
Canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore 
inherently involves an element of risk. An entry into the event has taken this 
into consideration.
Course maps, parking map and up to date information on conditions is 
available on NKC website at 
https://sites.google.com/view/nottinghamkayakclub/nkc-hasler-race-2022?authuser=0